paunch

(pônc̸h)

noun

  1. the abdomen, or belly; esp., a large, protruding belly; potbelly
  2. rumen

Origin: ME paunche < MFr panche < L pantex (gen. panticis), belly < IE base *pank-, to swell > Russ puk, a bundle

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See paunch in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The belly, especially a protruding one; a potbelly.
  2. See rumen.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English paunche

Origin: , from Old French panche

Origin: , from Latin pantex

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